Jan 30, 2012
Mr. President, to me, this illustrates the confusion over this issue. So I am pleased the committee not only reported Senator Brown's bill but unanimously adopted an amendment I offered with Chairman Lieberman that states clearly that…
Susan Collins
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Susan Margaret Collins is a United States Senator from Maine, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Republican Party, Collins is known for her moderate stance on various issues, often working across party lines. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on a range of topics including healthcare, national security, and economic policy. Collins has been recognized for her independent approach to governance, often emphasizing the importance of bipartisanship in her legislative efforts.
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Jan 26, 2012
Mr. President, let me first begin my remarks by commending my friend and colleague from Minnesota for leading the way on this very important bill. There are so many issues that divide us in this Chamber. Surely, this is an issue that…
Dec 17, 2011
I thank the senior Senator from Alaska for clarifying the intent of this language. I remain committed to working with my Senate colleagues and the EPA to help ensure that the Boiler MACT rules are crafted to protect public health without…
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. President. I would like to thank the senior Senator from Alaska and the senior Senator from Tennessee for joining me to discuss an issue of great concern to manufacturers across the country, the Environmental Protection Agency's Boiler…
Dec 15, 2011
Mr. President, I would like to voice my concerns regarding two provisions included in the conference report, sections 321 and 327. These provisions constitute a major rewrite of depot policies and laws. These sections have not been…
Dec 15, 2011
The two provisions raise a number of unanswered questions, questions that remain unanswered by the advocates of these provisions, and which could lead to significant consequences for public and private sector components of the industrial…
Dec 13, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to join Senator Kerry in introducing the Protect Our Kids Act, to create a commission with the goal of eliminating child abuse fatalities. The effort to address child abuse transcends ideological and partisan…
Dec 13, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the urgent need for our government to begin living within our Nation's means. We face a very grave fiscal crisis, one that threatens America today and the American dream for future generations. It…
Dec 8, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill to allow physical and occupational therapists to enroll in the Armed Forces Health Professionals Scholarship Program. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by my colleague, Senator Coons…
Dec 7, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today, along with my friend and colleague Senator McCaskill, to introduce legislation we believe is essential to restoring growth and creating jobs in our economy. Our bipartisan bill is comprised of proposals in four…
Dec 6, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to speak on the nomination of Caitlin Halligan to be a judge of the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia. I have carefully considered the background of this nominee and undertaken a full review of her…
Nov 29, 2011
Mr. President, it is imperative that American citizens detained on U.S. soil be entitled to every protection guaranteed by the Constitution. I am concerned, therefore, that not all of the detainee provisions in the bill provide explicit…
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